A Casey B. Gibson Gallery: Bastille Day at the Tour

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  • July 14, 2009
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By Casey B. Gibson

Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Specialized did some special paint jobs for Bastille Day.
Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Specialized did some special paint jobs for Bastille Day.

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Sure, Bastille Day is the day France celebrates its Revolution, but it also marks the mid-point of this year’s Tour. Casey Gibson was out on the road during Stage 10 and sees that the French know how to celebrate both.

Photo Gallery

  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Specialized did some special paint jobs for Bastille Day.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Okay, try top that one: The French flag made of chefs.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Garmin boss Jonathan Vaughters fields questions at the start.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Vaughters isn't sure about that last question.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Rupert Guinness and Andrew Hood check in with Hinault.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Four bored burros in the leaders’ jerseys.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Menchov is not necessarily enjoying this Tour.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: It’s France on Bastille Day.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: This guy doesn't know if he's coming or going.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Tour de Art.... or art de Tour?
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: The day's break had three French riders ... but no Bastille day win for the hosts this time.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: A classic image from the Tour.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Everyone gets excited at Tour time.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Cavendish winds it up from 50 meters, and it’s over.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: He wins so often, he's looking for new ways to celebrate. Today it’s his glasses. Pedals next?
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: The yellow jersey rolls in with the peloton.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Cavendish on the podium for the third time, this year.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Ever wonder how the Tour podium runs so smoothly? Cue cards.
  • Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 10: Nocentini gets another jersey for the collection.

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